Chocolate christmas trees
Create festive and delicious Chocolate Christmas Trees with this easy recipe! Made with butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, egg, all-purpose flour, corn flour, cocoa powder, milk, and both milk and white chocolate, these delightful treats are perfect for holiday parties and family gatherings. Indulge in the rich taste of cocoa and the creamy texture of chocolate in every bite. Perfect for decorating your holiday dessert table!
- 09 Apr 2024
- Cook time 15 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 14 Servings
- 10 Ingredients
Chocolate Christmas trees are a delightful and festive treat, perfect for adding a fun and delicious touch to your holiday celebrations. This recipe combines buttery shortbread with rich cocoa and is adorned with milk and white chocolate to create charming tree-shaped cookies. Whether you're an experienced baker or a holiday newbie, these cookies are a fun and manageable project for the holiday season.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat them together until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and 1 egg to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2.50 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of corn flour, and 1/3 cup of dry cocoa powder until well mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until a smooth dough forms.
- If the dough is too dry, add 1 tbsp of milk to help bring it together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Using a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut out tree shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt 1 cup of milk chocolate and 1/2 cup of white chocolate in separate microwave-safe bowls. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Using a small spoon or piping bag, drizzle the melted milk chocolate over the cooled cookies in a decorative pattern.
- Add contrasting drizzles or dots with the melted white chocolate for added detail.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.
- Your festive chocolate Christmas tree cookies are now ready to enjoy! Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Tips:
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature before you begin mixing to ensure a smooth and even batter.
- Chill the dough before cutting out the tree shapes. This will help the cookies retain their shape better during baking.
- Use a piping bag or a resealable bag with a corner snipped off to make decorating with melted chocolate easier and more precise.
- To prevent the cookies from spreading too much, bake them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and avoid overcrowding.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating with melted chocolate to ensure it sets properly and doesn't run.
- Add sprinkles or edible glitter for an extra festive touch.
With these easy-to-follow steps, you can create adorable Chocolate Christmas trees that will impress your family and friends. The combination of smooth milk chocolate and sweet white chocolate makes these cookies not only visually appealing but also irresistibly tasty. Enjoy the joy of baking and sharing these festive treats this holiday season!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 80 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 390kcal | 15% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 6g | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 44g | 12% |
| Fiber 2.78g | 7% |
| Sugar 20g | 19% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 22g | 26% |
| Saturated 12g | 41% |
| Cholesterol 60mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 140ug | 15% |
| Choline 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 0.13mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 0.12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 0.87mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B9 20ug | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 0.21ug | 9% |
| Vitamin C 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K 2.95ug | 2% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 66mg | 5% |
| Copper, Cu 0.27mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 1.47mg | 13% |
| Magnesium, Mg 40mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus, P 120mg | 10% |
| Potassium, K 190mg | 6% |
| Selenium, Se 8ug | 14% |
| Sodium, Na 27mg | 2% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.03mg | 9% |
| Water | |
| Water 10g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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